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[Delhi] AAP workers protest non-payment of civic employee salaries [Delhi] AAP workers protest non-payment of civic employee salaries

The protesters surrounded the municipal building and symbolically locked its gates.
03 Nov 2021

[South Korea] Half a million workers strike for labour law reform [South Korea] Half a million workers strike for labour law reform

The main demands were reportedly for the abolition of irregular work, such as part-time, temporary and contract labour, and for...
25 Oct 2021

[New Zealand] Job losses and no compensation for unvaccinated workers [New Zealand] Job losses and no compensation for unvaccinated workers

On October 11 the New Zealand Government mandated vaccinations for education and most healthcare workers.
18 Oct 2021

[Afghanistan] Doctors protest 14 months of unpaid salaries [Afghanistan] Doctors protest 14 months of unpaid salaries

The protesting doctors accused an Afghan World Bank contractor, Asad Fayaz, of fleeing the country and stealing money from the...
15 Oct 2021

[Cambodia] Minimum wage hike will not cover workers’ basic needs [Cambodia] Minimum wage hike will not cover workers’ basic needs

The ETI said, “Minimum wages are a floor, not a ceiling. ETI would expect responsible brands to work with their...
13 Oct 2021

[Pakistan] Record-breaking $32bn remittances from Pakistani expats [Pakistan] Record-breaking $32bn remittances from Pakistani expats

The central bank showed that non-resident Pakistanis sent 12.5 per cent more money back home during the July-September quarter than...
12 Oct 2021

[Taiwan] Minimum wage likely to rise by at least 3% [Taiwan] Minimum wage likely to rise by at least 3%

The current minimum monthly wage in Taiwan is NT$24,000 (US$857) and the minimum hourly wage is NT$160.
08 Oct 2021